A truck rental move can be tough on your back. Find out the best ways to protect your back when moving.
Though a truck rental move can save you thousands of dollars as compared to a full-service move, it can be tough on your back if you're not careful. After all, lifting and unloading all of those boxes can easily strain your back. So how do you protect your back during a truck rental move? Follow some of our suggestions below that will keep you in good physical shape throughout your truck rental move.
Rent the proper equipment
One of the most important tips to follow when choosing a truck rental move is to rent the proper moving equipment. That equipment refers to the use of dollies. There are a few different types of dollies to rent, as each dolly serves a different purpose. The most popular dolly is the utility dolly (the same type used in markets). This dolly is extremely user-friendly since it has large wheels and is easy to maneuver up and down stairs. It's basically used to lift and move the many different size boxes that you might have, from the smallest boxes to bigger size wardrobe boxes. It can even be used for small appliances like a microwave oven.
An appliance dolly is also commonly used during a truck rental move to move those bigger appliances, such as a refrigerator, stove and washer and dryer. Like the utility dolly, this type of dolly is easy to navigate up and down stairs and it's equipped with heavy-duty nylon straps to keep the equipment secure during the actual move.
The furniture dolly is another type of dolly that's commonly used during a truck rental move. This dolly is primarily used for transporting large and bulky items such as oversized boxes, heavy dressers and even living room wall-units. In fact, this type of dolly can transport up to 1,000 pounds of belongings. It can even transport a piano. Besides it's ability to move heavy items, it usually features padded edges and large, easy to move wheels.
Proper body mechanics
When loading and unloading the boxes during a truck rental move, use proper body mechanics at all times. That means bending at the knees, which gives more support to your back muscles.
